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EA62 AZD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,841 mi
Last recorded167,841 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 AZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 167,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 161,879 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 161,869 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn on inner shoulder and tread seperating (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 155,562 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 155,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2023 147,290 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 141,312 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 141,312 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 135,115 miles

vehicle undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 131,416 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 124,844 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre has multiple outer sidewall damage

Pass 22 Feb 2018 116,141 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 107,821 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 100,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 74,141 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted .......

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge .......

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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EA62 AZD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA62 AZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA62 AZD registered?

EA62 AZD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is EA62 AZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 AZD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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